the bike
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old tree man
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the bike
Do you remember a few days ago my friend gave me a bike, i just had to take a photo a show you i am so pleased, i can't keep off it, i go everywhere on it and to boot i have lost 6lb this week towards the diet with all the exercise.
Respect to all, be kind to all and you shall reap what you sow.
old tree man,
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old tree man,
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Rosendula
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Re: the bike
Fantastic! 
You've even got front and rear mudguards! They don't come as standard anymore. One thing I have that you don't appear to have and I would recommend is a gel-filled saddle cover. Not only is it nice and squishy where you need it nice and squishy the most 
but when I go to the allotment on my bike, if it looks like rain I just take the saddle cover off and put it in the shed until I'm ready to leave. No more wet bums! 
When are you making yourself a trailer for the back?
You've even got front and rear mudguards! They don't come as standard anymore. One thing I have that you don't appear to have and I would recommend is a gel-filled saddle cover. Not only is it nice and squishy where you need it nice and squishy the most but when I go to the allotment on my bike, if it looks like rain I just take the saddle cover off and put it in the shed until I'm ready to leave. No more wet bums! When are you making yourself a trailer for the back?
Rosey xx
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old tree man
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Re: the bike
I'm having a scout around for some free round bar to make my own rack for some panniers, i didd'nt even think about a trailer what a great idea, jane say's we should get a tandem 
no chance 
i'll end up doing all the work 
no chance i'll end up doing all the work Respect to all, be kind to all and you shall reap what you sow.
old tree man,
aka..... Russ
old tree man,
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John Headstrong
Re: the bike
great bike, at a great price 
have you seen Xtracycle? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xtracycle http://www.xtracycle.com/welcome/
there are many photos on flickr with them loaded with stuff , kids, boxes, chairs, other bikes, huge amount of stuff http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=xtracycle&w=all
now I am not saying buy one, but with a free bikes, a welder, a skateboard and some spare time someone could knock one together.
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have you seen Xtracycle? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xtracycle http://www.xtracycle.com/welcome/
there are many photos on flickr with them loaded with stuff , kids, boxes, chairs, other bikes, huge amount of stuff http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=xtracycle&w=all
now I am not saying buy one, but with a free bikes, a welder, a skateboard and some spare time someone could knock one together.
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old tree man
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Re: the bike
Oh no don't give jane idea's John
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mrsmiggins
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Re: the bike
This made me smile, just goes to show how good it is to give a gift!old tree man wrote:Do you remember a few days ago my friend gave me a bike, i just had to take a photo a show you i am so pleased,
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old tree man
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Re: the bike
Very true mrsmiggins, real friends are very rare
Respect to all, be kind to all and you shall reap what you sow.
old tree man,
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Millymollymandy
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Re: the bike
That's brilliant, and you figured out how to post a photo too!
http://chateaumoorhen.blogspot.com/boboff wrote:Oh and just for MMM,(thanks)
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pumpy
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Re: the bike
I've got a bike,
you can ride it if you like,
it's got a basket & bell that rings
& stuff to make you look good (copyright).
I'd lend it to you if i could,
but i borrowed it.
you can ride it if you like,
it's got a basket & bell that rings
& stuff to make you look good (copyright).
I'd lend it to you if i could,
but i borrowed it.
it's either one or the other, or neither of the two.
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old tree man
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Re: the bike
Wow pumpy someone who knows OLD pink floyd as well as me......
pumpy someone who knows OLD pink floyd as well as me...... Respect to all, be kind to all and you shall reap what you sow.
old tree man,
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old tree man,
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becks77
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Re: the bike
What a wonderful gift , enjoy your cycling
"no-one can make you feel inferior without your permission"
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cluckcluck
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Re: the bike
I've just started cycling to work too. It's about 10 miles and I'm loving it. Has anyone got any tips for commuting on a bike?
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pumpy
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Re: the bike
Carry a simple puncture-repair kit & a pump. A puncture can be repaired much quicker than pushing the bike a few miles!!
it's either one or the other, or neither of the two.